Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants

Job Profile

Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Research Assistant

Department

Barbic Laboratory | Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$27.47 - $32.68 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

August 17, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

December 31, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary The Research Assistant is responsible for knowledge synthesis, supporting youth and community engagement activities (e.g., co-designing research questions, doing knowledge translation), data collection and synthesis, and knowledge translation for one project related to youth mental health.

Research

Assistant provides direct support to a principal investigator in the development and conduct of activities related to her research collaborations, specifically related to a CIHR funded project to understand the needs of young people accessing integrated youth services.

Under the guidance of the principal investigator, the Research Assistant interacts and liaises with Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, and graduate students, and investigators, trainees, and youth/patient advisors involved in projects.

Responsibilities include preparation of interview guide, coordination of participant recruitment and data collection, gathering qualitative data, and responsibility for timely and orderly implementation of research-related tasks and records.

Organizational Status

Reports to the supervising professor, liaises with department manager and other researchers.

Work Performed The Research Assistant collaborates with the principal investigator (Barbic) to plan and coordinate research activities and events based on the priorities for independent and collaborative projects. The Research Assistant is responsible for the completion of tasks. Current projects include understanding the needs of young people accessing integrated youth services.



Discrete activities and tasks related to completing these and other projects will also be assigned.

Major responsibilities include

- Assist with the qualitative data collection in one community

- Transcription of interviews and focus groups;

- Co-leading youth-engagement activities by working with research staff to support working groups and engage youth in designing research questions

- Support and assist with knowledge translation

- Assisting with data interpretation;

- With the PI Dr. Skye Barbic, preparing manuscripts, articles, abstracts, posters and presentations for academic journals and conferences;

- Contributing to an optimal workplace culture and environment;

- Performing other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes professional decisions and recommendations on all aspects of research work. Errors in performance of the above-related duties could have a significant impact on the effectiveness, reputation, collaboration, and financial status of the research project. Inappropriate judgment could result in fundamental flaws in the research results, in funding shortfalls for research grants or contracts, and loss of future research partnerships.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of the Principal Investigator Dr. Skye Barbic and designated Research Coordinator Research work is reviewed against achievement of project objectives and conformity to established standards.

Supervision Given In collaboration with the Principal Investigator will be responsible for delegating tasks as appropriate to research student(s) and mental health consumers hired as peer research assistants involved in the research.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness,



knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with preference in Public Health. Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline with research training and/or thesis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid registration with the appropriate skilled college in British Columbia is required if applicable (health professional applicants). Training and/or education and experience in research and data collection/transcription/analysis. Minimum of one year of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Good project management skills and ability to work independently.

Experience and demonstrated compassion working with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders.

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.

Human Rights

Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

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